Choosing a school for your child is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make in their lifetime. The right school will provide them an educational, spiritual and social foundation, ultimately equipping them with the essential skills needed for a successful future. What they will learn within the classroom walls is an extension of your family’s beliefs and values, especially when those are based in the Catholic faith. So how can you make such a seemingly daunting decision in a city like Chicago, which offers so many options?
Established over 130 years ago in the heart of the beautiful Lincoln Park neighborhood, St. Josaphat School (SJS) educates over 380 students from Pre-K through 8th grade, and it prides itself on offering a caring, welcoming, faith-based environment at a reasonable cost. But don’t take our word for it. Here are four reasons it stands out amongst the rest:
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Want to learn more? Schedule a tour of St. Josaphat School or send an email to admissions@stjosaphat.net.
